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FX Catalog 2019 E
FX Catalog 2019 E
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Copyright ©2019, ZOOM CORPORATION. January 2019 Printed in the United States.
CONTENTS
GCE-3 P.09
>> MULTISTOMP
We’re Zoom. And We’re For Creators.
MultiStomp P. 1 7
G1 FOUR / G1X FOUR
Guitar Multi-Effects Processor X is for Xpression Drums Included!
The G1X FOUR comes with ZOOM’s expression pedal, which Play along with 68 great-sounding rhythm patterns in different
provides control over effects such as volume, wah, delay and time signatures, including 4/4, 3/4 and more.
pitch.
Stay Looped In
Sounds That Inspire The built-in looper can record up to 30 seconds of playing,
Both pedals have more than 60 traditional and boutique effects, allowing you to create dynamic, multi-part arrangements.
including ring modulator, pitch-shifting delay and even sitar
simulation. Auto Patch Backup
Your patches and level settings are instantly backed up when
Your Favorite Amps and Cabinets using the Auto Save function, ensuring you never lose your
With 13 classic amps and cabinets like Fender, Marshall, latest creation.
Orange and more*, the G1 series brings big stage sound
wherever you go. Perform Live
Seamlessly switch up your sounds during live shows using
*NOTE: Manufacturer names and product names are trademarks of
either of 2 performance modes. Preselect mode lets you jump
their respective owners. The names are used only to illustrate sonic
characteristics and do not indicate any affiliation with ZOOM. from patch to patch without affecting the patch you’re currently
playing. STOMP mode lets you turn individual effects on and off
You’ll Love Our Free Guitar Lab Software with the tap of your foot.
With Guitar Lab, explore an endless world of artist patches,
Off the Floor
effects and more. And with its ability to manage and backup all
The G1 FOUR/G1X FOUR’s control panel is also designed
of your patches, you can experiment and create endless
for hands-on, desktop use. Dial in tones and adjust level
combinations.
settings with absolute precision to craft your perfect sound.
Power Options
The G1 FOUR/G1X FOUR runs on just four AA batteries.
Alternatively, it can be powered using the optional Zoom AD-16
The Zoom G1 FOUR and G1X FOUR feature over 70 effects and amp models, looper and drum machine.
Plus, access Guitar Lab’s additional library of downloadable effects. Plug in and be amazed!
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G3n / G3Xn Multi-Effects Processor for Guitar
If guitar is your passion, you need freedom and flexibility to explore all of its
sound possibilities. The Zoom G3n/G3Xn Multi-Effects processor removes any
creative barriers in your way.
Boutique Pedals, Legendary Amps, Accurate, Realistic Amp and Cabinet Emulation
and Superior Effects Choose from five classic amp models and adjust the sound exactly
The G3n is pre-loaded with 70 expertly crafted and assembled DSP as you would with the knobs and switches of the real thing—and
effects (68 effects, 1 looper pedal, and 1 rhythm pedal), plus 10 of the then pair your amp with one of the five new cabinet emulators to
most realistic amp/cabinet emulators we've ever created. We’ve complete the sound.
loaded the G3n with essential guitar sounds like overdrive, distortion,
compression, EQ, delay, reverb, flanging, phasing, vibrato, and Amp Models Speaker Cabinets
chorusing. Unique multi-effects such as Seq Filter, Reverse Delay,
HD Hall, and OSC Echo are also included. Marshall JCM800 4x12” Celestion speakers
MESA Boogie Mk3 1x12” Celestion Black Shadow speaker Built-In Expression Pedal (G3Xn only)
Create Complex Signal Chains
Use up to seven effects and amp/cabinet models simultaneously, Fender Twin Reverb 2x12” Jensen speakers The G3Xn features a built-in expression pedal that provides real-time
chained together in any order you like. It's like having hundreds of control over volume, tone, or selected effects parameters, with three
fully loaded pedalboards all in one compact and easy-to-use device. Bogner Ecstasy Blue Channel 4x12” Celestion speakers stompbox-style footswitches to kick effects in and out on the fly.
Max Number of FX in Chains 7 7 9 Plus, you can download even more faithfully recreated amp/cabinet
combinations such as Fender Bassman, Hi-Watt Custom 100, Mesa
Inputs and Outputs
Max Number of Patches 150 150 200 Boogie Dual Rectifier Orange Channel, Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb,
The G3n can be easily integrated into any live per formance or The Mic On/Off feature lets you optimize the G3n for use with a
studio rig. In addition to a standard guitar input, there's an auxiliary real amp and cabinet (Mic Of f ) as well as optimize for playing
Foot Switches 6 6 9 and Orange Graphic120—available now with more being released
stereo input for connecting smartphones or music players. It also through a PA system or recording direct with amp and cabinet
every month.
Expression pedal × ○ ○ includes a dedicated headphone jack for practice and dual outputs emulators (Mic On).
*Manufacturer names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their for mono or stereo L/R connection to guitar amps, PA systems, and
USB Audio × × ○ respective owners. audio interfaces.
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G5n Multi-Effects Processor for Guitar
Download G5n Firmware V2.0 Complex tonalities
Make your G5n even more versatile by downloading the latest It would take an arsenal of stompboxes, amplifiers, and speakers to
firmware. With V2.0, you'll get 30% more DSP efficiency so you can duplicate everything you can do with a single G5n. Use up to nine
chain up to 9 ef fects at a time. There's also a newly enhanced effects and amp/cabinet models simultaneously, chained together in
two-unit looper function that lets you use two dedicated footswitches any o r de r yo u like. It 's like hav ing hun dre ds of f ully l o ade d
to start and stop a given phrase. You can also expect 8 new amp, 8 pedalboards in one compact, easy to use device.
new cabinet, and 32 new stompbox effects emulators. All these
great features combined means you’ve got the perfect guitar pedal
for all occasions. Practice up, play out
Incredible Sounds, c omes stocked with 124 custom - designed patches that both
recreate decades of essential guitar tones—like the iconic sounds of
Eddie Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Carlos Santana,
(which can be used with the rhythm patterns) allows you to record
and overdub phrases up to 80 seconds long through the effects of
Countless Combinations.
your c hoic e. Plus t here's a built- in c hromat ic tuner, al ways
Michael Schenker, and Brian May—and pioneer new territory with accessible at the touch of a footswitch —you c an bypass the
combinations exclusively created for G5n guitarists. currently selected patch while tuning, or mute the signal altogether.
Stand out with "Lead BGN," a modern lead sound folded into a
modulated delay, or "Phazed," an intense tube amp sound through a
phaser. The "UFO" patch harnesses parametric EQ in the style of The ins and outs
When we designed the G5n, our goal was to create the finest collection of guitar effects ever the lead guitarist of the band of the same name, and then there's The G5n can be easily integrated into any live per formance or
"DreamWorld," an overdriven crunch enhanced with tape echo and studio rig. In addition to a standard guitar input, there's an auxiliary
offered in one innovative package. From "FunkSauce" to "Texas Toast," from "Carlos" to stereo input for the connection of smartphones or music players,
hall reverb.
"Heavensent," the G5n delivers dozens of tonalities sure to please the most discerning guitarist. With our free ZOOM Guitar Lab software, you can look for new effects
plus a dedicated headphone jack for silent practice and dual outputs
for mono or stereo L/R connection to guitar amps, PA systems, and
and amp/cabinet emulators, as well as even more exclusive patches audio interfaces.
from our diverse and growing list of G5n creators, people like:
Fresh New Takes on 126 Essential Guitar Tones
The G5n comes loaded with 100 beautifully-crafted and newly assembled DSP effects, plus 26 of the most faithful ZOOM Guitar Lab software
and realistic amp/cabinet emulators we've ever created. Create your signature sound Use our free ZOOM Guitar Lab Mac/Windows software to instantly
download new patches, effects, and amp/cabinet simulators. It
includes both a Patch Manager for effects chains and an Effects
A wide array of effects Manager, with a simple graphic user inter fac e that provides
The G5n comes equipped with freshly-developed takes on not only point-and-click control over tweaking, building, and naming your
the most-essential guitar sounds like overdrive, distortion, custom patches.
compression, EQ, delay, reverb, flanging, phasing, vibrato, and
chorusing, but also unique multi-effects such as Seq Filter, Gold
Drive, Reverse Delay, HD Hall, and OSC Echo.
Easy editing
Ultra-realistic amp/cabinet emulation Editing is simple and intuitive thanks to a unique, large overview
You can connect the G5n directly to a PA system or audio interface, display that allows you to quickly add, delete, or change the order of
using the 26 brand new onboard amp and cabinet emulators. ef fects — something not easily accomplished with the average
Choose from 13 classic amp models like the ‘59 Fender Bassman, pedalboard. There are also four independent editing displays for
Diezel Herbert Channel 2, Marshall JCM800, Fender Twin Reverb, zeroing in on the per fect sound, each bank providing the
and MESA Boogie Mk3 , all newly and faithfully created to be responsiveness and hands-on feel of a stompbox. Store up to 200 of
adjusted exactly as you would with the knobs and switches of the your custom effects-chains as patches in memory, each instantly
real thing. accessible at the touch of a footswitch.
Pair your amp with one of the 13 newly-created cabinet emulators to Powerful pedals
complete the sound, choosing from cabinets like the Marshall 1960 The G5n's expression pedal gives you smooth real-time control over
A-type cabinet (4x12” Celestion speakers), Fender ’65 Deluxe volume, tone, or selected ef fects parameters, with four
Reverb (1x12” Jensen C-12K speakers), Mesa Boogie Mark 1 (1x12” stompbox-style footswitches to kick effects in and out on the fly.
ALTEC 417-8H speaker), or Bogner Ecstasy cabinet (4x12” When you're ready to take a solo, get the bump you need with the
Celestion speakers). G5n's output booster. And to synchronize rhythm patterns and delay
NOTE: Manufacturer names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks times to the beat, just hit the G5n's dedicated Tap tempo footswitch
of their respective owners. The names are used only to illustrate sonic characteristics
and do not indicate any affiliation with the Zoom Corporation or Zoom North America. to bring your sound in line.
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GCE-3 Guitar Lab Circuit Emulator B1 FOUR / B1X FOUR
Multi-Effects Processor for Bass
Your Grab-and-Go Studio Guitar Lab Software X is for Xpression Your New Rhythm Section
Small enough to fit in the pocket of your gig bag or backpack, this With the ZOOM Guitar Lab app for Mac/Windows, you have access For added control, the B1X FOUR features an expression pedal that Play your bass to 68 different drum patterns! The B1 FOUR series
compact bus-powered USB interface is perfect for capturing your to the same library of amp models, artist effects and patches can adjust effects, such as volume, wah, delay and pitch. offers a built-in drum machine with a variety of rhythm patterns in
ideas in the studio or on the go. available for all of ZOOM’s G-series pedals. Emulate the G5n, G3Xn 4/4, 3/4 and more.
and even the B3n bass pedal, right on your computer. It’s a
Beyond the Bass-ics
one-stop shop for effects collection and management! Craf t your signature sound with more than 60 traditional and Loop Yourself In
boutique effects, such as octaver, bass synth and fuzz. Lay down a bassline up to 30 seconds, and then endlessly overdub
your performance to build a dynamic, multi-part arrangement.
Classic Amps
Recreate your on-stage sound with 9 classic amps and cabinets like We’ve Got Your Back(up)
Fender, Ampeg, Acoustic, Aguilar, SWR and more*. Turn on the auto save function and your patches and level settings
*NOTE: Manufacturer names and product names are trademarks of their respective will be instantly backed up as you create them.
owners. The names are used only to illustrate sonic characteristics and do not
indicate any affiliation with ZOOM. Live Performing
Use either of 2 per for manc e modes to seamlessly switch up
You’ll Love Our Free Guitar Lab Software patches and effects during live shows. PRESELECT mode lets you
Guitar Lab offers an endless world of artist patches, effects and jump from patch to patch without affecting your current sound, while
more. And with its ability to manage and backup all of your patches, STOMP mode lets you turn individual effects on and off.
you can experiment with endless combinations.
A More Hands-On Approach
Pick your pedal up off the floor for desktop use and easily dial in
tones and settings to the exact levels you need.
NOTE:
Manufacturer names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners. The names are used only to illustrate sonic characteristics and do not
indicate any affiliation with the Zoom Corporation.
Authentic sounds. Complete versatility. effects and amp/cabinet emulators, and add new, exclusive patches
from our diverse and growing list of creators.
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AC-2 Acoustic Creator
Restore Your Acoustic Tone Volume Control
With 16 source guitar presets, the AC-2 recovers the sonic T h e A C - 2 ' s Vo l u m e k n o b a u t o m a t i c a l l y c o n t r o l s t h e
characteristics of a variety of guitar types and body shapes. preamp’s input gain and output level, taking the guesswork
You can choose from dreadnought, upright bass, nylon strings, out of adjusting sound levels to match. It’s all you need to
12 string, and more. make volume control and setup simple when you’re playing
live on stage.
Simply select your guitar of choice, then choose piezo or
magnetic pickup. From there, the AC-2 is ready to reproduce
and amplify your guitar’s tone with complete accuracy.
Up to 9 dB of Additional Gain
You can also add 9 dB of gain with the tap of your foot using
the AC -2 's boost func tion, allowing you to switc h from
strumming to finger-picking without ever losing a note.
Essential DI Features
The AC-2 features a high-quality preamp which boosts your
signal and helps restore your true acoustic sound. Add its Three Ways to Power Up
natural-sounding reverb to increase your acoustic’s depth and S i n c e t h e AC -2 i s d e s i g n e d t o e n h a n c e yo u r a c o u s t i c
width, and round out your desired tone with easy 3-band EQ performances in all environments, it offers a variety of power
adjustments. options. Two A A bat ter ies provide up to three hour s of
continuous power. Alternatively, you can use the Zoom AD-16
AC adapter for power, or the micro USB port to bus power the
AC-2 via your computer.
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AC-3 Acoustic Creator
Dial In Your Source... Stereo Outputs Times Two
With 16 source guitar presets, the AC-3 recovers the sonic The AC-3’s balanced XLR mono/stereo outputs with pre/post
characteristics of a variety of guitar types and body shapes. control allow you to connect to any PA mixing board or studio
You can choose from dreadnought, upright bass, nylon strings, console. It also includes two ¼” outputs for simultaneous
12 string, and more. mono/stereo connection to amps, headphones, or audio
interfaces. This allows audiences to hear the full character of
Simply select your guitar of choice, then choose piezo or
stereo or delay effects.
magnetic pickup. From there, the AC-3 is ready to reproduce
Your Acoustic Sound — Reimagined and amplify your guitar’s tone with complete accuracy.
Cut Feedback Automatically
The AC-3 is equipped with an anti-feedback button which can
a l s o b e a c t i va t e d w i t h Z o o m’s FS - 01 f o o t s w i t c h (s o l d
separately). This automatically locates and eliminates problem
frequencies—an essential for live performance.
Ground/Lift
To eliminate unwanted hum or buzz from mics or speakers, the
AC-3 includes a ground/lift switch that interrupts ground loops
between equipment.
Volume Control
...and Target The AC-3's Volume control automatically controls both the
The AC-3 also comes with 15 additional target guitar* presets preamp's input gain and output level, taking the guesswork out
that you can use to more accurately match your guitar’s tone. of adjusting sound levels to match.
For example, when using a Martin D-18 dreadnought, you can
c h o o s e t h e D r e adn o u g ht s o ur c e g uit a r p r e s et an d t h e Tune on the Spot
D-Eighteen target guitar preset to more closely match the
The AC-3’s built-in tuner with its large LED meter lets you
unique sound of your instrument. Or if you’re playing a square
easily see when you’re in tune.
shoulder guitar, choose the Square Shoulder source preset,
then use the Humming Bird target preset to recreate your tone
more accurately.
Up to 9 dB of Additional Gain
You can also add up to 9 dB of gain with the tap of your foot
using the AC-3's boost function, allowing you to switch from
Like its little brother, the AC-3 Acoustic Creator is an enhanced direct box with strumming to finger-picking without ever missing a note.
essential DI features that help you achieve great tone no matter where you play. The
Three Ways to Power Up
AC-3 is equipped with an effects generator, stereo outputs, and a compressor. With Two A A batteries provide up to three hours of continuous
these features plus the same high-quality preamp and 3-band EQ as the AC-2, the power. Alternatively, you can use the included Zoom AD-16 AC
adapter for plug-in power, or the micro USB port to bus power
AC-3 is an all-in-one acoustic toolkit that’s perfect for live performance and studio. the AC-3 via your computer.
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A wide range of guitar effects
V3.0
The MS-50G has 150 types of guitar effects, including models of stompboxes loved by
guitarists around the world. You can combine and use up to 6 effects at once, in any order
you like. Onboard effects include a variety of distortion, compression, modulation, delay,
and reverb effects. In addition, the MS-50G offers models of 22 classic amps and cabinets,
including some by Fender, Marshall, and Mesa Boogie. This multi-effects stompbox can be
used for both live performance and recording applications, thanks to its line-level outputs.
Zoom's MultiStomp guitar pedals combine the power of a multi-effects device V2.0
and the flexibility of an amp modeler in a single compact stompbox. Starting with models of popular stompboxes loved by bassists everywhere, the MS-60B
includes 130 effects, created specifically for bass. They range from models of hard-to-find
vintage pedals and studio-quality rackmount effects to a bass synthesizer that generates
thick low frequencies. Add models of 12 classic amps, including ones by Ampeg, Fender
All-In-One Chain effects however you want and Hartke, and this single stompbox can be used to craft bass sounds for rock, jazz, funk,
With the size and weight of a typical stompbox, each MultiStomp You can use up to six stompbox effects simultaneously and reggae and any other genre.
pedal includes an extensive lineup of high-quality effects. Each arrange them in any order you like. This allows you the freedom
model features over 100 stompbox effects and amp simulations. to build complex tones, as well as the ability to bring individual
effects in and out of the chain as desired.
●130 types of stompbox effects
●12 types of bass amp models
●Up to 4 simultaneous effects
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